Jerky question - MES40 or LEM Big bite dehydrator, or both?

[lothar1974]

I have several pounds of ground Turkey I plan on using with my LEM jerky cannon to make some flat jerky strips. I have read several things saying to smoke/cook the jerky to 160 then throw the jerky in the dehydrator. Also see allot just cook it on the smoker only, as well as some using the dehydrator only. Wondering what most of you do? Thanks for the help!

 

[BigW.]

I'd put it on the smoker for at least a bit. Jerky needs some smoke IMO. Then off to the dehydrator to finish.

 

[crazymoon]

L1974, IMHO it is easier to get the right texture etc if you smoke for a few hours and finish in the dehydrator.

 

[sandyut]

I use cut meat like eye of the round not ground, but I smoke it start to finish. I cut it 1/4" or so, smoke at 180 for a couple hours then up to 225 till the dryness feels right.

 

[BandCollector]

I'm with @BigW. and @crazymoon . Smoke for an hour or two and then finish in the dehydrator.

John